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gyms news

Sports Direct International has today taken over its first health club – the former LA
Fitness enthusiasts in Washington DC have hit out at council plans to impose a ‘fitness
Operator, developer and supplier Pulse Fitness has launched a new equipment hire scheme allowing health
‘Night owls’ – people who go to bed and wake up later – are likely
Operator, developer and supplier Pulse Fitness has launched a new equipment hire scheme allowing health
US health club giant Anytime Fitness is continuing its global expansion, last week opening its
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Young people and the unemployed are being offered the chance of a career in the
The énergie Group has signed a new franchise agreement to open at least five of
Fitness First has hit out at the lack of supervision in British health clubs, producing
Finalists for the new-look 2014 Flame Awards were announced yesterday afternoon by ukactive CEO David
Since its initial introduction in 2000, the CrossFit concept has grown in prominence with a
Performance Health Systems has developed a programming solution which allows its ‘Power Plate’ vibration exercise
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A popular American coconut water rehydration drink is being launched in the UK. Coco5 has
Talk of addressing the problem of inactivity levels in the UK has grown in prominence
A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic image of
Sports Direct International – the company founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley – is
The Dubai resort development, Palazzo Versace, has had its opening date pushed back by another
Vivafit, the franchisor of women-only express gyms, has signed a master franchise agreement for Indonesia.
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
UK-based health club chains Virgin Active and David Lloyd Leisure are leading the charge of
Leading figures from the health and fitness industry have today warned that companies must adapt
ukactive has launched a business performance benchmarking tool for gyms and leisure centres, enabling them
Budget chain The Gym Group has boldly gone where no gym has gone before by
The grounds of the exclusive Golden Door wellness resort in Escondido, California have increased from
The Gym Group has taken 16th place in a Sunday Times financial league table ranking
A new report from Oxygen Consulting has said that the physical activity sector must “unleash”
A series of recent studies have added credence to the notion that physical activity is
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has today announced a £1.6m raft of venture capital funding
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Bedfordshire has become the first local authority site to install an
One of the founders of Fitness First is investing in a new chain of American-inspired
Chartered Insurance Broker, Independents, which has specialised in insuring gyms for nearly 15 years, has
Gym-goers are currently far from enthusiastic about functional training according to figures from GYMetrix. GYMetrix
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less hopes to launch 15 new sites across the UK this year,
The énergie Group has outlined growth plans through concerted development of its budget gym offerings
Boosting awareness of strength training among women could be the key to growing gym membership,
One of Sweden’s leading gym chains has banned changing room 'selfies' at its Stockholm clubs
Duncan Bannatyne's ex-wife has expanded her growing chain of CrossFit-affiliated gyms with the opening of
The Gym Group chief executive John Treharne believes the pending merger with former rival in
Bare Naked Foods has introduced protein noodles to extend its range of low carb, gluten-free
Budget fitness club operators Pure Gym and The Gym Group have today announced plans to
Hyperice USA has created a two-part system for treatment of sports injuries. Available for gyms
12,300
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
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Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates

gyms news

Sports Direct International has today taken over its first health club – the former LA
Fitness enthusiasts in Washington DC have hit out at council plans to impose a ‘fitness
Operator, developer and supplier Pulse Fitness has launched a new equipment hire scheme allowing health
‘Night owls’ – people who go to bed and wake up later – are likely
Operator, developer and supplier Pulse Fitness has launched a new equipment hire scheme allowing health
US health club giant Anytime Fitness is continuing its global expansion, last week opening its
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Young people and the unemployed are being offered the chance of a career in the
The énergie Group has signed a new franchise agreement to open at least five of
Fitness First has hit out at the lack of supervision in British health clubs, producing
Finalists for the new-look 2014 Flame Awards were announced yesterday afternoon by ukactive CEO David
Since its initial introduction in 2000, the CrossFit concept has grown in prominence with a
Performance Health Systems has developed a programming solution which allows its ‘Power Plate’ vibration exercise
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A popular American coconut water rehydration drink is being launched in the UK. Coco5 has
Talk of addressing the problem of inactivity levels in the UK has grown in prominence
A 3D modelling scanner has been developed to give gym users a photorealistic image of
Sports Direct International – the company founded by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley – is
The Dubai resort development, Palazzo Versace, has had its opening date pushed back by another
Vivafit, the franchisor of women-only express gyms, has signed a master franchise agreement for Indonesia.
Elevate
Elevate
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
UK-based health club chains Virgin Active and David Lloyd Leisure are leading the charge of
Leading figures from the health and fitness industry have today warned that companies must adapt
ukactive has launched a business performance benchmarking tool for gyms and leisure centres, enabling them
Budget chain The Gym Group has boldly gone where no gym has gone before by
The grounds of the exclusive Golden Door wellness resort in Escondido, California have increased from
The Gym Group has taken 16th place in a Sunday Times financial league table ranking
A new report from Oxygen Consulting has said that the physical activity sector must “unleash”
A series of recent studies have added credence to the notion that physical activity is
Online gym pass provider PayasUgym has today announced a £1.6m raft of venture capital funding
Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre in Bedfordshire has become the first local authority site to install an
One of the founders of Fitness First is investing in a new chain of American-inspired
Chartered Insurance Broker, Independents, which has specialised in insuring gyms for nearly 15 years, has
Gym-goers are currently far from enthusiastic about functional training according to figures from GYMetrix. GYMetrix
Budget gym operator Xercise4Less hopes to launch 15 new sites across the UK this year,
The énergie Group has outlined growth plans through concerted development of its budget gym offerings
Boosting awareness of strength training among women could be the key to growing gym membership,
One of Sweden’s leading gym chains has banned changing room 'selfies' at its Stockholm clubs
Duncan Bannatyne's ex-wife has expanded her growing chain of CrossFit-affiliated gyms with the opening of
The Gym Group chief executive John Treharne believes the pending merger with former rival in
Bare Naked Foods has introduced protein noodles to extend its range of low carb, gluten-free
Budget fitness club operators Pure Gym and The Gym Group have today announced plans to
Hyperice USA has created a two-part system for treatment of sports injuries. Available for gyms
1346 - 1370 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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